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St. Joseph's University

St. Joseph's University

Overview of Saint Joseph's University

Saint Joseph's University (SJU) is a Roman Catholic university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1851 as Saint Joseph's College, SJU is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. With a strong liberal arts foundation, the university promotes an environment of open-minded investigation and debate in the Jesuit tradition while maintaining high academic standards. In recent years SJU has introduced an array of online programs leading to Master's degrees and Certificates.

Points of Distinction

  • Ranked 8th in master's universities in the north by U.S. News & World Report
  • Nationally recognized degrees can be earned completely online
  • 24/7 technical support
  • Regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Areas of Study

SJU offers the following online degree and certificate programs:

  • Master's in Criminal Justice
  • Master's in Criminal Justice with Behavior Analysis Specialization
  • Master's in Criminal Justice with Homeland Security Specialization
  • Master's in Special Education
  • Master's in Special Education with Behavior Analysis Specialization
  • Master's in Business Intelligence
  • Master's in Instructional Technology
  • Special Education Certification

Saint Joseph's University Admissions

Prospective applicants for admission should call SJU's toll-free number to speak with an admissions representative or fill out the Information Request Form available online via the university's website. An admissions rep will follow up with a call.

Saint Joseph's University Faculty Quality

Most faculty members are full-time professors who are experts in their field. Where SJU does utilize adjunct instructors, its standards for these individuals include expertise as a result of their current work in the fields of study they teach, bringing invaluable real-world experience to the classroom.

Saint Joseph's University Student Body

Students in SJU's online programs are motivated individuals seeking to expand their career opportunities without sacrificing important time from their family, job, or other activities. They welcome the opportunity to do coursework when and where it's most convenient for them, and in a time that is flexible to accommodate their other responsibilities.

Saint Joseph's University Student Life

The online student experience consists of "attending" class by accessing the course virtual classroom (web page) and completing assignments according to the class schedule. Students communicate regularly with the instructor and classmates via e-mail and online discussion forums. They are required to complete assignments according to the class schedule, to maintain regular contact with the instructor, and to participate in online class discussions. SJU Online offers 24/7 technical support, with a Personal Support Center made up of technology professionals, committed to supporting the technical needs of students any time of day and each day of the week, including weekends. A personal Student Services Coordinator only a phone call away is assigned to each online student.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Business And Management

  • MS Business Intelligence

Education And Teaching

  • MS Instructional Technology Specialist
  • Online Master's in Special Education

Medical Administration

  • Online Master's in Health Administration
  • Online Master's in Health Administration - Informatics Specialization

Security And Law Enforcement

  • Master's in CJ with Behavior Analysis Specialization

Therapy And Counseling

  • Online Master's in Health Administration - Health Care Ethics Specialization

St. Joseph's University Degrees or Coursework

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

  • Master

St. Joseph's University Campus Locations

Online

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